The series has been off to a flying start with the mighty Martin Ron and his assistant Matt Gorrick working on the 600 m2 ‘Olivia and her Heart of Gold’. The creation of this spectacular piece saw the pair work from early morning to late into the night for 16 days. The long Scandinavian summer nights helped the process which culminated in a huge opening party in front of the mural in the heart of Aalborg, Denmark.
The mural encapsulates reflections on resilience and the power of love and hope in difficult times.
In the artists’ words: “In the centre of the composition, Olivia, dressed in red, looks at us defiantly. Her eyes beam with determination and bravery as she holds and clings to a golden heart-shaped balloon. This heart, apparently repaired from a previous puncture, remains inflated, symbolising the ability to overcome adversity and heal our emotional wounds.
‘Olivia and Her Heart’ invites us to embrace our own courage and vitality, to face obstacles with determination, and to not let life’s pricks defeat us. She reminds us that love and hope can be restored. Questioning our limitations to face challenges and to persevere in the defence of our most cherished values.
In addition, she inspires us to find strength in our vulnerability, to mend our damaged hearts, and to stay inflated with love and hope, thus illuminating our path in the search for fulfilment and beauty in life.”
More on the special series coming soon.
